About Stress Management: Social Wellness Month: De-Stress Your Relationships

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Stress Management Stress Management Stress Causes Stress Effects How To Manage Stress From Elizabeth Scott, M.S., your Guide to Stress Management  Because conflicted relationships can cause so much stress, and supportive ones can be so beneficial for coping in difficult times, Social Wellness Month (July) is also an important month for stress management.  If your relationships are the best they can be, great!  You'll find some ideas on how to enjoy them during this month without spending a lot of money.  If there are improvements to be made in your social life, however, you'll also find resources to make your relationships stronger, healthier, and less stress-inducing.  Either way, you win!  I hope you enjoy your week, and make the most of the month to come.   -Elizabeth P.S. Be sure to check out my social media pages on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest for more! The Toll Of Conflict In Relationships Relationship conflict takes a heavier toll than many of us realize.  Here are 5 important things to remember about relationship conflict, with information about the best ways to handle it.  Read more Search Related Topics:  emotional stress  relationship skills  healthy communication Cut Down On Relationship Drama With Healthy Communication Skills Few things exacerbate relationship difficulties like poor communication skills; they can both create conflict and worsen existing issues.  While not every relationship issue can be solved entirely, most relationships run far more smoothly when healthy communication is used instead of the overly passive or combative communication techniques that many people find themselves using.  The following tips can give you an edge in communicating with your friends, family, and partner, which can help you to maintain healthier, happier relationships.  Read more Search Related Topics:  assertiveness  listening skills  social support The Best Type Of Social Support...Are You Surprised? You may know that there are several different types of social support, but did you know that some are more helpful than others? That some types can actually be stress-inducing?  If this doesn't surprise you, can you guess the best type of social support, according to research?  Read more 5 Fun-Based Stress Relievers That Work! If you have great friends who you'd like to see more often, here are some fun-based stress relievers that incorporate friends, fun, and sharing a good laugh. They're super-simple stress relievers, and they're contagious!  Read more Search Related Topics:  fun stress relievers  laughter and stress  social support Related Searches Stress at Work Stress Management How to Manage Stress Stress Causes Stress And Featured Articles Addictions and Other Unhealthy Responses to Stress Situational Stress: From Holidays to Disasters, Understanding & Coping Relationship Stress: Marriage, Relationship Skills & Social Support Tools and Tips for Living A Low-Stress, Healthy Lifestyle Holidays and Observances That Help With Stress Management Blog   More from About.com Sign-up for Shareables! An every-morning rundown of the day in history, headlines and trends produced by your pals at About.com. Please sign up it's free (of course), we think you will like it! Want More From About.com Check out our social page tailored to your interest! This newsletter is written by: Elizabeth Scott, M.S. Stress Management Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Stress Management newsletter. If you wish to change your email address, please click here. If you would like to unsubscribe from all newsletters sent from About.com, please send an email to optout@about.com with "Unsubscribe" as the subject line. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor New York, NY, 10036 © 2014 About.com   Social Media Stress Management About Stress Management (Facebook) @ElizabethScott (Twitter) Quotes I Love! (Pinterest)   Follow me on: Advertisement